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January 3, 2026
Scientists tally over 100 severe weather events in 2025
Climate change worsened by human behaviour made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the…
January 3, 2026
Warmington’s remarks are myopic
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the recent comments made by Everald Warmington, member of parliament for South Western St Catherine, regarding the government’s allocation of $75…
January 3, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Challenging norms and building a healthier skincare culture
As misinformation continues to dominate social media and beauty trends, Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica, believes the normalisation of unsafe skin practices in the Caribbean…
January 3, 2026
Jamaica can’t take on Haiti’s problems
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Dennis Minott in In Focus, Sunday Gleaner of December 28. It is a great article, but there are caveats.
January 2, 2026
NHT addresses tech issues as 2026 refund applications start
The National Housing Trust (NHT) says its information technology team is addressing challenges being experienced by some contributors attempting to access its online portal to submit applications for…
January 2, 2026
JPS adds 270 trucks, 470 line workers to accelerate power restoration
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has commissioned another 270 trucks and 470 new linesmen for the hardest hit parishes, where persons are living without electricity, following the passage of Hurricane…
January 2, 2026
William Knibb High School to reopen in phases amid $400M hurricane damage
William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. …
January 2, 2026
Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas
Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin…
January 2, 2026
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji…